1
as in ritual
a usual manner of behaving or doing
it is my custom to have half a bagel and coffee for breakfast
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2
as in tradition
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the custom around here is that the bride's family pays for the wedding
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as in business
transactions or economic support provided by customers
that restaurant certainly lost my custom after they were cited for health code violations
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as in customized
made or fitted to the needs or preferences of a specific customer
that business tycoon wears only custom suits
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Recent Examples of custom
Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
These custom cars are often resplendent in artistry and automotive craftsmanship.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Aside from the fuel tank from a 1970 BMW R90, everything else is custom: The one-off frame uses a single adjustable rear shock, rear sets, and a leather and cloth seat made in Spain with Porsche’s pepita fabric.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Browse through the hundreds of orchid varieties in their greenhouse or schedule a consultation for a custom arrangement with designer Irene Cherchuck.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
These custom cars are often resplendent in artistry and automotive craftsmanship.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
In addition to the pool clad in custom Italian glass mosaics, the property boasts a covered loggia with a groin-vaulted ceiling and a fireplace.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Aside from the fuel tank from a 1970 BMW R90, everything else is custom: The one-off frame uses a single adjustable rear shock, rear sets, and a leather and cloth seat made in Spain with Porsche’s pepita fabric.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custom
Noun
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The ritual, the rhythm, and the sleep that followed – deep and undisturbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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For may college football fans around, say, 25-45, EA’s NCAA Football franchise was a ritual every year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This includes continuing to donate 5% of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Brian Cornell,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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David Beckham continued his tradition of bringing his mom to Wimbledon this year.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 July 2025
Noun
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His business experience running a music label and a hyper-focus on affordability are the way to do that, Myers said.—
William Melhado
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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Ever wondered why small business prices aren’t always the lowest?—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley who specializes in digital forensics, said government communication habits need to change.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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After all, everyone has their own unique space, items, routines, and habits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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The rules on how the league decides on replacements are not public.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Around the country, state lawmakers are twisting tax codes, raiding campus funds and rewriting financial rules to keep their flagship programs competitive.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The hospital’s well-being garden, which opened in July 2024, was created in partnership with the RHS, Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity and NHS Charities Together — the latter of which is a joint patronage of Kate and Prince William.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The regime sustains its power partly through its patronage networks.—
ERIC EDELMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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An agent, on the other hand, could analyze the sentiment of the email using language processing, prioritize it according to urgency, and even draft and send a tailored response.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate, the organization focuses on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran is supported, connected and respected.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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The practice of succession planting gives gardeners a chance to extend the garden season and promotes soil health by keeping your garden beds active.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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“Custom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custom. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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